Congress at last has all the information in postal affairs
The piece notes Congress now has the postal affairs data it sought and eager for more oversight. It adds 146 Republican delegates to the national convention, with most pledged to Roosevelt’s renomination, and a Stanberry editor joke about town news. It also mentions Canada considering labeling Hudson Bay and possible U S claims to the Hudson river headwaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sds Ittrow
Theodore Roosevelt
Nesv Pension Ruling Sets Disability Allowances by Age
The Pension Office caps disability entitlements by age under a NESV ruling. Claimants over 62 are deemed half capable for manual labor and eligible for monthly grants of 66 dollars, increasing with age to 12 dollars for those over 70. The order takes effect April 28 and is non retroactive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesv
Pension Office
Sympathy with Croakers Called Out By Gazette
Champaign Gazette rejects talks that any candidate would fail Illinois in 1904 noting no nomination aims at defeat. It asserts Republicans will carry the state by 100000 and condemns mutterings of impending loss as cowardice and nonsense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Illinois
Rural carriers seek higher salaries with privileges kept
Rural mail carriers argue that wage increases should come with no loss of existing privileges as the proposed raise remains very low for workers who supply horses feed and perform delivering duties. The piece notes Illinois press actions on the World Fair and discusses liquor regulation linked to a South Carolina Supreme Court case involving state revenues from distilleries and dispensaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
United States
United States Supreme Court
Palmetto
Columbia
Proper Treatment for Pneumonia
A physician should be called for pneumonia but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy may ward off threats of pneumonia when started from a cold or grip. Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama endorses its use in pneumonia with consistently good results. Sold by Dra Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. J. Smith
Sanders
Als
Alsoa Druggists
Ensign Gillis Captures a Torpedo in Bold Rescue
The Yankted Service Magazine praises Ensign Gillis for spotting a stray torpedo aimed at the anchored Porter during the Spanish American War. He jumped overboard, redirected the torpedo, disabled its firing pin, swam it back to the ship, and reported the capture to Lieutenant Fremont. The piece notes postal fraud convictions as a warning that dishonesty will be punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillis
Porter
Fremont
Complete Map of Marshall and Putnam Counties Special Premium
The Henry Republican editors offer the Complete Map of Marshall and Putnam Counties as a special premium for new subscribers and existing ones paying a year in advance. Until July 1904, paper and map together cost $2.00. The map shows landowners, acreage, township, rivers, lakes, creeks, railroads, routes, churches, and schools in distinct township colors, a valuable classroom and local information resource.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall and
Putnam Counties
Republican
Superior
The Canal and Rates in Illinois River Valley
A historical look at the Illinois and Michigan canal and the Hennepin canal, railroads favoring higher freight rates, and debates over government support. The piece weighs economic impact on farmers, mentions Rock Island rates, and urges action before the Hennepin feeder opens and gates risk closure.
Supreme Court Enforces Anti Trust Power Over Railroads
The Supreme Court upholds Congress power to regulate interstate commerce and ban restraints by any party including railroads. It rejects most legal quibbles, signaling federal supremacy in controlling big corporations in the public interest. The decision affirms the people’s control over national business policy and limits on private interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Ite
Northern Securities Company
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Congress
United States
Brewer
Holmes
Electric Bitters Touted as Cure for Nervous Strain
The advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure disorders linked to overwork and sleep loss, describing them as liver and kidney disorders and promising relief from nervous tension. It asserts the tonic is a universal nervine that combats rheumatism neuralgia and malaria germs and offers a 50 cent price with satisfaction guaranteed by Dr Powell's drug store.
Spring Bay’s Rise and Fall in Illinois River History
Sixty years ago Spring Bay was poised to be a great river town with more people than Peoria and a thriving grain and pork trade. Dredging and a new dike are planned to combat flood debris as Woodford County officials push improvements. The article also notes a shift in steamboat roustabout labor with reports of hiring based on race and the impact on river operations.
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Spring Bay
Anois
Peoria
Peter Eichorn
Dr Zeller
Board of Supervisors
Woodford County
Alfred Hosbor
Henry Heininger
Metamora
C. F. Jeck
Roanoke
Flosher
St Louis
Gray Eagle Toay
Eagle Packet Co
Ballard's Horebound Syrup Endorsed for Coughs and Colds
Mrs Joe McGrath of Hutchinson Kansas reports giving Ballard's Horebound Syrup to her children for four years and says it soothes and heals throat or lung diseases faster than other remedies. Available at Dr Powell's Drug Store in sizes 25c 60c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McGrath
Lot
Hutchinson
Kan
Ballard
Dr Powell
Senator Hopkins Voices Panama Question Stand
Senator Hopkins argues Panama policy is for the president to handle and the senate has no jurisdiction over recognition or treaties. He cites 48 rebellions in Panama over five years and praises President Roosevelt as a great leader, predicting future Democrats may reframe Roosevelt alongside Grant, Lincoln, and Washington.
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Hopkins
Billy’ Mason
Senate
Panama
Roosevelt
White House
Grant
Lincoln
Washington
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III
Enging House
A. Doelzer & Co
Dewey
Ill
B. Wright
Olty
Henry, Il
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Linnoia Press Association
St Louis Exposition
Ilinoie
Henry Mills
Andrew Stibgen Enry
Knox Soap
Loror
the Canal and Rates
Illinois River Valley
Chicago
Ottawa Free Trader
Grundy County
Supreme Court
Rock Island
Mississippi River
Hingis
Hennein Canal
LaSalle
Illinois Canal
Hardihood
Hennepin
Rock Falls
Sheffield
Thie Canal
Europe
Count von Wessinberg
Warren & McAleer’s
B. J. Gregory's
Marquette
Second Streets
LA Sacle
Theo. Hartwig, RY
the Fair Store
Peterman
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